Topic: Health and Lifestyle
Why do we cry?
A specialist with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.
Water as ‘a pillar of modern society’
A looming water crisis in southern Mexico is just one of an increasing number of water shortages occurring around the globe, posing enormous challenges for governments.
Harsh marijuana laws go up in smoke
A University cannabis epidemiologist and a criminal law specialist applaud the federal government’s proposal to reverse the criminalization of cannabis.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
From our inspiring wellness programs to a wide selection of books, films, podcasts, and more, there’s something for everyone in our Mindfulness Resources guide.
An advocate for everyone’s mental health
Emily Goldstein, a graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, plans to continue to help others in taking care of their mental health.
An advocate for everyone’s mental health
Emily Goldstein, a graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, plans to continue to help others in taking care of their mental health.
Stress? It matters what you think.
University of Miami specialists in health psychology and in mindfulness practices offer tips to help reframe how we perceive stress and shift our response to build resilience and support well-being.
How to safely watch the 2024 solar eclipse
The April 8 solar eclipse—a spectacular show in the sky when the moon will pass in front of the sun, darkening the skies in the middle of the afternoon—is almost here. Here’s what you need to know to view it safely.
Karma a driving force for senior
Sarah Petit won the Toppel Career Center’s #BreakThru Award for her commitment to overcoming obstacles.
Reinventing libraries in era of crises
University libraries, long situated at the heart of campuses, are expanding to include mindfulness and well-being programs that complement other campus mental health resources.
Library Conversations from the Hemispheric University Consortium
Join us March 20 for a webinar on "The Library’s Role in Building Community Well-being and Resilience in an Era of Climate Crisis."
US Surgeon General urges connection to combat mental health struggles
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited the University of Miami for a discussion with President Julio Frenk about how to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation among college students.
